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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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